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My little Daisy had an op today but died when I went to visit her this afternoon. I'm absolutely distraught but want to know if I should let her cage mate see her before we bury her.
 
Oh how awful for you. Just remember all the good times you had and that you were doing the best for her be giving her the op. Not sure about letting her cage mate see her. When Lenny died he died in the hutch next to Gizmo but Gizmo still called for him. I cleaned the cage out thoroughly after we buried Lenny but it didn't make any difference. Until Lenny's scent had gone Gizmo still called. I didn't introduce another friend cos Gizmo was old and very set in his ways. I just gave him lots of attention but he died of a broken heart.

How old is her cage mate? Will she accept another friend?
 
Diana D said:
My little Daisy had an op today but died when I went to visit her this afternoon. I'm absolutely distraught but want to know if I should let her cage mate see her before we bury her.
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BIG HUGS

I am very sorry for your loss; it is always gutting losing your piggy in an operation, even when it was a make or break emergency operation.

You can let Daisy's companion see her, but brace yourself that you can get anything form totally ignoring the body, especially if it is already cold and does no longer smell like Daisy, to upset and tries to revive her (more common in a very sudden, unexpected death). Normal is to have a quick sniff to a lick around the eye when a piggy has died in the home/cage.
The companion is likely to be aware that Daisy is very ill and has died, and will therefore rather tend to ignore the body in my own experience with bringing home piggies that have not survived an operation or have been pts.

What you can do, is let Daisy's companion have her cosy or something with her smell to snuggle into while you are researching for a rescue date to find a new friend of Daisy's companion's choice once she comes out of strict mourning after a few days. If she goes off her food, please step in with offering syringe feed, have her vet checked for an underlying issue and if there isn't get her a mate asap as a life saver for acute pining.
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
 
Betsy said:
Oh how awful for you. Just remember all the good times you had and that you were doing the best for her be giving her the op. Not sure about letting her cage mate see her. When Lenny died he died in the hutch next to Gizmo but Gizmo still called for him. I cleaned the cage out thoroughly after we buried Lenny but it didn't make any difference. Until Lenny's scent had gone Gizmo still called. I didn't introduce another friend cos Gizmo was old and very set in his ways. I just gave him lots of attention but he died of a broken heart.

How old is her cage mate? Will she accept another friend?
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Thank you for your message. Both piggies went to see the vet this morning and I brought Harriet home and left Daisy for her op. Daisy was nearly 5 and Harriet is 3 1/2. Harriet was a little subdued today but ate her food and also some grass and dandilion when I offered it.

I originally got Harriet because Daisy had lost her sister and was pining. I didn't show Daisy her sister who had been rushed to the vet so wonder if it would help Harriet understand.

Not know how Harriet will react to Daisy worries me a bit.
 
Wiebke said:
BIG HUGS

I am very sorry for your loss; it is always gutting losing your piggy in an operation, even when it was a make or break emergency operation.

You can let Daisy's companion see her, but brace yourself that you can get anything form totally ignoring the body, especially if it is already cold and does no longer smell like Daisy, to upset and tries to revive her (more common in a very sudden, unexpected death). Normal is to have a quick sniff to a lick around the eye when a piggy has died in the home/cage.
The companion is likely to be aware that Daisy is very ill and has died, and will therefore rather tend to ignore the body in my own experience with bringing home piggies that have not survived an operation or have been pts.

What you can do, is let Daisy's companion have her cosy or something with her smell to snuggle into while you are researching for a rescue date to find a new friend of Daisy's companion's choice once she comes out of strict mourning after a few days. If she goes off her food, please step in with offering syringe feed, have her vet checked for an underlying issue and if there isn't get her a mate asap as a life saver for acute pining.
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
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Thank you for your message. I am so shocked that I don't know what to do about Daisy to Harriet. I will keep an eye on Harriet for sure. I'm sorry I'm just so upset.
 
Diana D said:
Thank you for your message. Both piggies went to see the vet this morning and I brought Harriet home and left Daisy for her op. Daisy was nearly 5 and Harriet is 3 1/2. Harriet was a little subdued today but ate her food and also some grass and dandilion when I offered it.

I originally got Harriet because Daisy had lost her sister and was pining. I didn't show Daisy her sister who had been rushed to the vet so wonder if it would help Harriet understand.

Not know how Harriet will react to Daisy worries me a bit.
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If you are worried, leave it be. Harriet is obviously and thankfully coping, so you can take your time with finding her a sow or neutered boar companion of her choice, ideally at a rescue, so the piggies can have a say. ;)

You are welcome to post a tribute to Daisy in our Rainbow Bridge section if or whenever it feels right for you. We all grieve and feel differently about it.
 
Diana D said:
Thank you for your message. I am so shocked that I don't know what to do about Daisy to Harriet. I will keep an eye on Harriet for sure. I'm sorry I'm just so upset.
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Wiebke said:
If you are worried, leave it be. Harriet is obviously and thankfully coping, so you can take your time with finding her a sow or neutered boar companion of her choice, ideally at a rescue, so the piggies can have a say. ;)

You are welcome to post a tribute to Daisy in our Rainbow Bridge section if or whenever it feels right for you. We all grieve and feel differently about it.
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We decided to put Daisy in with Harriet and I think Harriet knew who it was but she only sniffed the air and wouldn't come out of her igloo.

Thank you to everyone for their help and kind words. I'll try to come back tomorrow to update on Harriet. I'll make sure to check she's eating.

Daisy was such a gentle piggie. She was so placid and would take food from my hand like a little lady.

I will look into putting a tribute to her on Rainbow Bridge when I don't feel so raw.

Thanks again.
 
I'm so sorry, it breaks your heart when you lose one, no matter how long you've been there piggy slave
Sleep tight Daisy,
Run over the rainbow bridge to your friends x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. x
 
I am so sorry to hear your very sad news. Piggys leave such a big hole in our hearts when they leave us. Sending hugs to you.
RIP Daisy.
 
Rochester Piggy said:
you shouldnt have done the op if you wanted her to live rip daisy sorry for your loss
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You don't know what the op was for or Daisy's medical history. It's very callous to say 'you shouldn't have done the op if you wanted her to live'
 
:agr: With @BossHogg

@Rochester Piggy I find both the tone and content of your post insensitive. Many of us have lost piggies after surgery whether routine or emergency. No owner takes the decision lightly and only proceeds with the advice of their vet. There are risks in all procedures. We all at times face difficult decisions and have to weigh risk vs benefit. It is not for an unqualified (and non treating ) person to make such a sweeping comment. This member has come to us for support. Please keep inflammatory views away from this forum.


@Diana D I'm so sorry for your loss. You are clearly a very caring owner. It's heartbreaking to lose a piggy and to see their cage mate alone. Big hugs xx. Hope Harriet is doing ok xx
 
@Diana D I'm really sorry for your loss. We never know how an op will turn out for sure but we all must do what we feel is right. Two of mine have had operations, one of which was quite invasive and she didn't recover either, but she couldn't have continued to suffer with her condition. Sadly it didn't work out for her either.
It's such a sad thing to happen but you know you had her best interests at heart.

I am also genuinely shocked at the judgemental nature of @Rochester Piggy 's comment. There was absolutely no need for that.
 
Thank you all so much for your kind words. Daisy couldn't carry on without an operation and I'd hoped to give her a chance. Harriet isn't quite herself but has eaten a little of her fresh food and a dandelion leaf I picked and she is munching hay. I'll cut her grass later which she normally finds irresistible.

As for me I'm a wreck. I can't stop crying. Although I know I'm glad I was with Daisy at the end I did find her death very traumatic.

I'm sorry I haven't replied to everyone individually but I am so grateful for your support.

I'll keep a closer eye on Harriet.

Thank you again.
 
I ma really sorry for your loss. It is so hard to lose a piggy. You did all you could for her remember that. The final days or moment of a life do notdefine the life that they have enjoyed. We have lost two piggies in two months recently and it is hard to pick yourslef up, but try and remember how loved and lucky Daisy was to have had you as her slave.
Keep an eye on Harriet, if she is eating that is good news, piggies grieve like us but they get on with surviving quickly so I am sure you will see improvement of her over the next few days. Give her lots of interaction and cuddles and she will help ease the pain of Daisy's passing. Massive hugs, if you need to chat we are all here for you.

Lee x
 
Diana D said:
Thank you all so much for your kind words. Daisy couldn't carry on without an operation and I'd hoped to give her a chance. Harriet isn't quite herself but has eaten a little of her fresh food and a dandelion leaf I picked and she is munching hay. I'll cut her grass later which she normally finds irresistible.

As for me I'm a wreck. I can't stop crying. Although I know I'm glad I was with Daisy at the end I did find her death very traumatic.

I'm sorry I haven't replied to everyone individually but I am so grateful for your support.

I'll keep a closer eye on Harriet.

Thank you again.
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You are a great piggy owner. I'm so sorry she didn't survive. Popcorn across the rainbow bridge little one xx
She is playing with my Peanut
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. :( It's so hard to say goodbye to a pet, and hard to watch our other pigs miss their friend who has passed. ((HUGS)) to you.
 
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